For our first meeting on September 5 at 7:30 a.m. at Mr. J’s Bagels on East Market St., the topic will be “Federalist 10: What does it tell us about the Christian’s place in the Academy?” Frank Doherty will lead discussion. Here’s Frank’s take on the topic:

Since about half of the undergraduates have read the Federalist 10, it might be useful to discuss that document, especially as it talks about how “factions” are to be considered in the “public square” and in government. The focus of the discussion might be on how Christians can be an influential part of the the Academy on a secular campus and work toward a “Civil Public Square” (saying from Os Guiness).

Resources for this discussion:

• Federalist 10
• Interview with Os Guiness on the “civil public square”
• JMU’s First Year Reading details

We hope you can join us!